GMO International Quality ETF (NYSEARCA:QLTI) Short Interest Up 62.0% in January

GMO International Quality ETF (NYSEARCA:QLTI) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 30,974 shares, a growth of 62.0% from the December 31st total of 19,123 shares. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 22,751 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 22,751 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Institutional Trading of GMO International Quality ETF

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of QLTI. JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of GMO International Quality ETF during the second quarter worth approximately $148,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in GMO International Quality ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $7,095,000. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in GMO International Quality ETF by 41.4% during the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 2,738 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 802 shares during the last quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GMO International Quality ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $314,000. Finally, Perigon Wealth Management LLC grew its position in GMO International Quality ETF by 24.4% in the 4th quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 178,446 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,747,000 after purchasing an additional 34,995 shares during the last quarter. 61.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

GMO International Quality ETF Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of GMO International Quality ETF stock traded up $0.10 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $27.27. The stock had a trading volume of 333,416 shares, compared to its average volume of 36,006. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $26.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $25.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $267.25 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -40.10 and a beta of 0.98. GMO International Quality ETF has a 1 year low of $21.41 and a 1 year high of $27.67.

GMO International Quality ETF Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 30th were paid a $0.0326 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 30th. GMO International Quality ETF’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -19.12%.

GMO International Quality ETF Company Profile

The GMO International Quality ETF (QLTI) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund is actively managed, investing in non-US equities that the adviser deems to be high quality. The fund focuses on companies with strong cash flows, targeting investments with high return potential. QLTI was launched on Oct 28, 2024 and is issued by GMO.